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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Hubungan Luar Negeri

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Leader Personality Analysis of War Decisions (Case Study: Vladimir Putin in The Russia-Ukraina War)

https://doi.org/10.70836/jh.v10i1.137
Wahyu Wulandari
Array, Indonesia

Corresponding Author(s) : Wahyu Wulandari

wahyu.wulandari@uiii.ac.id

JURNAL HUBUNGAN LUAR NEGERI, Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Hubungan Luar Negeri

Abstract

This study explores how Vladimir Putin’s personality has influenced his decision-making during the Russia-Ukraine war. While much research has focused on geopolitical, demographic, and socio-political factors, this paper highlights a different perspective: the role of Putin’s leadership traits in shaping the conflict. The analysis begins with a historical overview of the Russia-Ukraine tensions, followed by a biographical examination of Putin, identifying key events that have shaped his leadership style. Traits such as assertiveness, self-confidence, and authoritarian tendencies are examined in relation to his strategic choices. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, primarily through content analysis of secondary sources, the study assesses how these traits have influenced his policies and actions. The findings suggest that Putin’s centralized and top-down leadership style has played a crucial role in the war, underscoring the broader impact of individual leadership traits on global conflicts.

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Leader Personality Vladimir Putin Russia-Ukraine War
Leader Personality Analysis of War Decisions (Case Study: Vladimir Putin in The Russia-Ukraina War). (2025). JURNAL HUBUNGAN LUAR NEGERI, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.70836/jh.v10i1.137
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